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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,550.49, 3,825.74 and 701.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,550.49, 3,825.74 and 701.55 is: 1,052.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,550.49 : 3,825.74 = 701.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,550.49/3,825.74 = 701.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,550.49x = 3,825.74 × 701.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,550.49x = 2,683,949.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683,949.65/2,550.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.33

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